Summary
The Pittsburgh Pirates have pitcher Paul Skenes under contract for three more seasons. Discussions about extending his contract seem unlikely due to his potential high free-agent value. A baseball insider suggests the Pirates should consider trading him to the New York Yankees for a valuable player package.
Key Facts
- Paul Skenes is considered a top pitcher in Major League Baseball.
- Skenes has three seasons left with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- He won the Cy Young Award last year, an honor for the best pitcher.
- There are doubts about Skenes signing a long-term contract with the Pirates.
- Jim Bowden, a baseball insider, suggests trading Skenes to the Yankees.
- A proposed trade deal from the Yankees includes several young players.
- The Pirates have not agreed to any trade as of now.
